207: 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

About this episode

HD and Myra Marbley discuss the challenges and realities of transitioning from military service to tech careers, particularly in cybersecurity.

Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Admin roles into Networking and Pen Testing. Career Truths: Why certifications like Security+ and the Google Cyber Certificate are game-changers. Survival Advice: Managing "micromanaging" managers and leveraging your DD214 for tech success. Networking: Why "who knows you" matters more than "what you know" at conferences like Black Is Tech. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com…

People in this episode

Host: HD

Guest: Myra Marbley

Topics covered

• transitioning to tech
• cybersecurity careers
• military to civilian
• networking in tech
• career advice for veterans
• certifications in tech

Keywords

• 6-figure salaries
• military transition
• tech careers
• networking
• certifications
• cybersecurity
• veterans in tech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Corps, Cybersecurity, Security+, Google Cyber Certificate, Black Is Tech, Techtual Consulting, Discord

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